Where available, the statistics in this issue are presented as time series for the last three years of annual data, the last nine quarters or 15 months of data. To assist analysis most tables include percentage movements, as well as levels, of series.

Quarterly and monthly data for most series, and annual data for a limited number of series, are available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for earlier periods than that shown in this publication. Many series can be obtained on electronic media. Inquiries should be directed to the National Information Service on 1300 135 070 or <client.services@abs.gov.au>.

CHANGES IN THIS ISSUE

The May 2008 issue of Job Vacancies, Australia, (cat. no. 6354.0) released on 26/6/08 was the final issue for 2008. The Survey of Job Vacancies will not be conducted during 2008-09. The survey may be reinstated in 2009-10. This will effect Tables 6.8 and 9.12.

EXTENDED TIME SERIES

Long time series datacubes for this publication are now provided on the ABS website.

SYMBOLS AND OTHER USAGES

See the Abbreviations section following the Explanatory Notes.

INQUIRIES

For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070, email client.services@abs.gov.au or Ms Jo Jackson on Canberra (02) 6252 6114, email <economic.indicators@ abs.gov.au>.

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